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An Organization that is Working

– Olathe Public Schools

Dr. Alison Banikowski, Deputy Superintendent

Mr. Calin Kendall, President Olathe NEA

Mr. Harlan Parker, Board of Education President

We are a “working” (highly functioning)

school district…

• We have many reasons to celebrate

• One celebration is our collaborative governance

structure known as Professional Council

• Administration - Management

• Olathe NEA - Labor

• Collaborates with our Board of Education (BOE)

Who We Are

Our Governance Structure

An Illustrative Example

Our Appraisal Process

Questions/Answers/Reflections

3 Copyright 2010

Agenda for Today

Olathe School District

• Suburb of

Kansas City

• Fourth largest

city in the state

• Since 1950,

Olathe’s

population has

quadrupled

We serve our students in…

34 Elementary

9 Middle Schools

4 High Schools

2 Early Childhood Centers

Alternative Programs

Special Use Buildings

Let’s take a closer look at our students….

Student Total Enrollment

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Every fall for the past 46 years, enrollment in

the Olathe School District has been larger than the year

before.

2011 -12 Racial/Ethnic Breakdown

White 71.85

Native Am. 0.42

Asian 4.45

Hispanic 13.03

African Am. 6.88

Pacific Isl. 0.014

Mixed 3.22

Caucasian Native Am. Asian Hispanic African Am. Pacific Isl. Mixed

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Students for Whom English is not Their Primary Language

55 languages for ELL;

73 languages entire district

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Number of Students Receiving Free/Reduced Lunch

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District Avg.:

2010-11: 25.27%

2011-12: 26.41%

Range At Different Schools: 1.6%-84%

(5 elem. schools above 70%)

10 Title 1 Elementary Schools

3 Title 1 Middle Schools

Homeless Figures

• 2007-2008 82

• 2008-2009 202

• 2010-2011 265

• 2011-2012 326

• 2012-2013 586 (Total Identified)

o Community

o Our Culture - Way we do business

o Quality Staff

Keys to Success…

Our Community Recognize importance of schools

Financial Support

Parent & Community Involvement

Our Culture –

The Way We Do

Business

We are passionate

about

“what we stand

for”

& “the way we do business”

Vision

Students prepared for their future!

…Vision…

Students

prepared for their future!

oData Driven Continuous Improvement

oLife-Long Learning

Staff Guiding Principles

Children 1st

Respect for ALL

Teamwork

Excellence and Quality

Commitment to Individual Needs

We promise to demonstrate in actions and

words a commitment to….

Most Important Key to Success ...

Quality People

Tiffany Richards, KS Teacher of the Year 2012

Randy Dix, finalist Teacher’s Hall of Fame

Rhonda Rheist, $50,000 grant winner

Strategic Directions 2011-2016 Olathe Public Schools Strategic Plan

Banikowski

Improve Student Achievement The Olathe Public Schools will increase achievement for all students through

learning based on a comprehensive, challenging instructional program, focused

on individual needs and grounded in research.

Recruit, Retain, Develop a Quality Staff The Olathe Public Schools will actively recruit, retain, an develop a highly

competent, caring, and student-focused staff throughout the organization.

Engage and Involve All Stakeholders The Olathe Public Schools will proactively inform and engage all stakeholders

(staff, students, & community) to support and ensure student success.

Be Responsible and Accountable for Resources The Olathe Public Schools will implement effective and efficient financial and

operational procedures to enhance the educational program.

Staff Data

4,300+ Employees • 2,282 licensed/certified staff

• 120 administrators

• 1,977 support staff (classified: secretaries, aids, custodians,

etc.)

Staff is so important we survey them yearly!

Response Rate: Total = 3,430/ nearly 80%

Overall, how satisfied are you with your job?

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Series 1 88.04% 89.55% 89.19% 91.0%

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Response for All Staff

Certified Only

Responses

I am proud to tell others I work for Olathe Public Schools.

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Series 1 94.00% 94.80% 94.10% 95.8%

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Indicators of Results All of our schools Accredited

Continue to make AYP

Attendance Rate = 95.7%

ACT = 23.6 composite

Graduation Rate = 89%

Rich activity and athletic programs; 80% involvement

We have a safe, positive learning environment for students

We have a safe, positive work environment for staff

We are a….

Well-oiled machine!

Who We Are





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Agenda for Today

Our Board of Education…

Board of Education (BOE)

o 7 Member Board Elected by the Community

o Longevity:

o Mr. Harlan Parker 12 yrs. on BOE

o Our BOE respects the work of teachers &

administrators

Professional Council Purpose

o Provides an avenue for collaboration between

Olathe NEA which represents teachers (Labor)

Administration (Management)

o Works in consort with our Board of Education

o Ultimate Goal: Education excellence for all students

http://online.olatheschools.com/departments/professionalcouncil/files/2008/12/Pro-Council-Group-2011.jpg

Professional Council

Concept is NOT new…

Long history of working collaboratively – began in

1974

Supported by longevity in leadership

Olathe Superintendents:

• Dr. Mel Winters - 23 years as Supt.

• Dr. Ron Wimmer - 14 years as Supt; 40 total yrs. in the

district

• Dr. Pat All – 5 years as Supt.; 31 total yrs. in the district

• Dr. Marlin Berry – Beginning 3nd Year as Supt.; 5 yrs. in

district; 16 yrs as KS Supt.

Professional Council Structure


Olathe NEA Association

Reps All Educators

Administration Principals All

Administrators & Supervisors

7 Members Officers: President and Vice-President

Connects to the BOE thru Supt.

Professional Council Membership

o Representing Olathe NEA (President + 5 Members)

Olathe NEA President – full time release

Calin – 5 yrs. on Council; 20 yrs. in district

5 members appointed by Olathe NEA President

o Representing the Administration (Supt. + 5 Members)

5 members appointed by the Superintendent

2 principals; 3 district administrators

Alison Banikowski – 17 yrs. On Council; 28 yrs.

in district

What does Professional Council Do?

o Discusses, studies, advises, recommends. problem solves

o Collaboratively designed agendas & review of minutes

o Use a subcommittee process

o Various topics

• Student learning

• Climate, such as working conditions

• Policy language

• Professional Development

• Compensation, including salary and benefits

Communication Clearinghouse

Monthly newsletter; Jointly Developed

Monthly Tips for Administrators

Website: External, Internal

Negotiated

Agreement

Located electronically:

District internal

website

Olathe NEA website

Professional Council An award winning model

Recognized in 1999 with the NEA-UAW/Saturn Partnership Award

Continue to refine our structured collaborative bargaining process focused on student learning

Agenda for Today

Who We Are





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One Example of Our Collaborative Process

Educator Appraisal Process

Research is clear…. The most important variable in learning is a quality

teacher; a quality educator.

Professional feedback is important for continued growth.

First Appraisal Study • Began in 1997-98 – Initiated by


• Goal: Combine…

Teacher Appraisal - Feedback

Professional Development

School Improvement

Intensive Assistance

• Collaborative Process

30 teachers

Olathe BOE members

Olathe NEA & KS NEA reps

State Dept. Reps.

Administrators

Parents/Community

• NFIE (National Foundation in Education) Grant

• Surveys to Entire Staff

Current Appraisal Process

Current Staff Development Program

• Approved by BOE in 2000

• Current appraisal process was approved by the BOE in June of 2000; Implemented 2000-2001 school year

New Appraisal Study: 2011-12

• Professional Council initiated a new study

• District Steering Team appointed

• Both Council members and others

• Included HR, T&L

• Included our NEA Uni-Serve director

• Input obtained throughout study from many educators and administrators

• Many aspects the same

• Some aspects modified

Philosophy & Purpose –

Stayed the Same

Appraisal is an ongoing collaborative process based on open communication and rooted in standards of excellence.

The goal is to enhance an educator’s skills and student learning.

Process reflects a continuum, beginning with the new novice educator and continuing through an educator’s career.

Educator Expectations

Refined

Core Competencies: Vision,

Guiding Principles, Laws, All BOE

Policies

Goals: District Goals, Building School

Improvement Goals, PLC goals,

Individual Goals

Educator Standards/

Indicators/ Rubrics

The Educator Standards

The foundation for the Appraisal Process

Guide the performance and growth of all licensed/certified staff

Educators are committed to students and their learning.

Educators know their subject matter and how to teach it.

Educators create a climate for learning.

Educators are life-long learners.

Educators communicate and interact with others.

Indicators: For Each Standard

The Olathe District Educator…

3.1 Treats students with dignity and respect.

3.2 Develops and maintains positive student-educator relationship.

3.3 Creates a positive, invitational, and safe learning environment.

3.4 Teaches, models, and practices expectations, rules, procedures and routines.

3.5 Develops and implements appropriate strategies, behavior supports, and consequences.

3.6 Provides students opportunities for shared decision-making.

3.7 Develops a climate that respects individual differences.

3.8 Implements and reinforces school and district policies.

3. Standard: Educators Create a Climate for Learning Accomplished Olathe District educators provide a safe, positive environment conducive to learning.

They model and expect students to demonstrate honesty, respect, responsibility, and

trustworthiness throughout the learning environment.

Rubrics: 4 Levels

• Accomplished: Distinguished educators; consistently exceeding expectations

• Effective: Meet rigorous Olathe District expectations

• Developing: Gaining knowledge; Not yet meeting expectations

• Ineffective: Not currently aware of or not currently demonstrating the skills and/or knowledge identified in the Standard and Indicator

Rubrics: 4 Levels • Accomplished: Distinguished educators; consistently exceeding

expectations

• Effective: Meet rigorous Olathe District expectations

• Developing: Gaining knowledge; Not yet meeting expectations

• Ineffective: Not currently aware of or not currently demonstrating the skills and/or knowledge identified in the Standard and Indicator

All educators are expected to perform at the Effective level or higher on all Educator

Standards/Indicators after 1 year in the district.

The Educator Standards

• General Indicators & Rubrics: Most educators use these

• Niche groups: Specific indicators & rubric • Audiologist

• Coordinator

• Counselor

• Early Childhood

• IRT (Instructional Resource Teacher)

• IST (Intervention Support

Teacher)/Autism Specialist

• Library Media Specialist

• Music Therapist

• Occupational/Physical Therapist

• School Nurse

• School Psychologist

• Social Worker

• Special Education Teacher

• Speech-Language Pathologist

http://iee.camden.rutgers.edu/files/2011/12/Teachers-collaborating-for-Prof-Dev-Pic.jpg

Phases of our Appraisal Process Preservice Educators Professional

Development Schools (PDS)

New Educators: Great Beginnings

Career Educators

Struggling Educators


New Educator Induction

• Research Reviewed: • One-third of all new teachers leave after 3 yrs.

• 46% leave after five years

• Nationally, this costs $7 billion per year

National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

• Not our data, but…

• We wanted to retain good teachers and ensure quality teaching with continuous growth.

• We created a comprehensive New Educator Induction program.

“Great Beginnings”

New Educator Induction Program Olathe Public Schools

Educators new to the profession

Educators bringing experience from

other districts


New Educator Induction Program Olathe Public Schools

An Award Winning Program Recognized in 2007 with the NEA-Saturn/UAW

Partnership Award For our Teacher Induction Program

s/drb/prof growth/pilot expan.ppt

“Great Beginnings”New Educator Induction Program

IRT DISTRICT SCHOOL

Consultation Prof. Growth Sessions School Administrators

- Model Lessons - During Day Dept. Chairs

- Co-Teaching - After School Olathe NEA Bldg. Reps.

- Problem Solving - On-Site Masters ESU BLT Members

Observation/Reflection District Staff Collegial Mentor

Feedback - Coordinators

- Directors

- Others

“Great Beginnings” New Educator Induction Program

• IRT - Instructional Resource Teachers

On-Going Mentors

Full-Time Release Positions

Activities:

oAccessing resources

oTraining

oEmotional Support

oConsultations

oCo-Planning; Co-Teaching

oObservations & Feedback – 1 observation part of

portfolio

•Facilitates New Educator Induction •Promotes & Supports District Educator Standards •Conducts Observations & Consultations •Facilitates Professional Development

•Preservice •Advanced Teaching & Learning Series •School Improvement Strategies

•Mentors Educators in the Assistance Program

Teacher Quality

•Collaborates with All Staff • Research-Based Instructional Strategies • Classroom Management • Integration of Instructional Technology

•Supports Curriculum Development & Implementation •Supports Textbook Adoption /Resource Development •Supports MTSS/RTi Integration

Effective Instruction

•Facilitates Staff Development •Resource to PLCs •Supports Assessments •Supports /collaborates with Educators & Administrators •Implements District Strategic Plan •Serves on Building Leadership Teams •Collects and Analyzes Data •Conducts Walk-Throughs

School Improvement


New Educator Induction Program

Professional Learning

Various Learning & Support Sessions

Begins at Preservice (3 days)

Advanced Teaching & Learning Series – AT&L

School Improvement Training

Grade Level/Content Area Professional Development

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

Content Curriculum A Successful Beginning of the

Year Olathe NEA Luncheon Blood Borne Pathogens Benefits – Health, Dental, Legal Requirements Creating the Instructional

Environment MTSS/RTi; Differentiation Parent Teacher Conferences Brain Based Teaching Developing an Action Plan Common Core

On-Site Master’s Program

o Jointly Developed: Began in 2000-2001

o Based on standards & outcomes

o Grounded in research

o Various Emphasis Areas

o Open to all new educators



Professional Learning

C/I Masters: Curriculum Leadership, Effective Practitioner,

National Board Certification

Dual Masters:

C/I, Administration

Master Teacher Masters:

Reading Specialist, Elementary Subject Matter



Support at the School Level

Building Level Collegial Mentors

• All novice educators are assigned a building Collegial Mentor

• Supports the new educator with:

• Instructional practices

• Curriculum

• Management

• Policies & Procedures

• Professional Development

• Building Protocol




Career Educators



3 Year Process Action Plan Summative Evaluation

Appraisal Olathe Public Schools

• After 4 years in New Educator Process

• Career Educator Process:

• 3 year cycle

• Components:

• Action Plan

• Based on Strengths/Needs

• Action Plan Log

• Summary of Results

• Summative Evaluation

Appraisal Process Components

• Formal Observations

• Action Plan

• Summative Evaluation

• Professional Learning

Components of Appraisal

Summative Evaluation

• Somewhat New – Collapses Mid-Year and End-of-Year Evaluation

• Appraisal of all 5 Standards

• Summarizes performance based on various sources of data • From formal observations to walk-

throughs to the Action Plan log

Graphic- R. Marzano www.marzanoevaluation.com/evaluation/su

mmative_teacher_evaluation/

Professional Learning • District, Building, Individual

• Plan Jointly Development

• Points earned for:

• Relicensure/Recertification

• Movement on Salary Schedule

• Tracking System = MyLearningPlan

An Award Winning Program National Staff Development Award from U.S.

Dept. of Education!!

2009; Kansas Staff Development District

Award!!

Components of Appraisal




Career Educators



Building Support District Assistance Program;

Peer Assistance Model

Headline Reads… “Struggling Educators can be better”

Saturday, October 23, 2010

This parallels our philosophy! We believe in working with

our struggling educators.


New Educator

• Appraiser Discusses Concerns; Timeline Modified

• New Educator Year 1 – IRT Support

• New Educator Extended 1 Extended – IRT Support

• New Educator 2-4: Building Level Support

Building Level

Support

• Appraiser discuses concerns

• Strategic Support Plan – Developed, Implemented

• Various Sources of Support

• If goals met, return to Career Educator process

District Assistance Program

• Referred to District Assistance Program

• For Struggling Educators with Due Process

• Peer Assistance & Review Model

• Uses an IA (Instructional Assistant)

• Overseen by Assistance Review Panel


•Model: Peer Assistance & Review Model • Involves: • Struggling Educator • Instructional

Assistance (IA) •Appraiser

District Assistance Program –

Assistance Review Panel • Membership

• 5 members appointed by Olathe NEA

• 5 members appointed by Superintendent

• Consensus Decision Making Process

• Responsibilities:

• Accept referrals

• Meet at beginning of process

• Review IAs documentation

• Make recommendations

• Strict confidentiality


Instructional Assistant (IA) • Develop Assistance Plan

• Meets with struggling educator & appraiser

• Clarifies and prioritizes needs • Develops & monitors plan

• Responsibilities: • Modeling • Co-planning; Co-teaching • Consultation • Observation; Feedback Conferences • Scaffolds support

• Communication • Monthly reports made to the

Assistance Panel • Making sure all participants informed:

Struggling educator & appraiser


Appraiser Role • Input into Assistance

Plan • Confers with IA •Meets with Struggling

Educator and IA • Provides additional

documentation •On-going observation &

feedback •Day-to-day supervision


Review Panel Recommendation

Sufficient Progress Made

Sufficient Progress Not Made

Return to Previous Appraisal Process

To HR for non-renewal of contract

Process continues to be refined…

So….We are a district that is “working”

• In part, because of the our Professional Council process

• Embodies collaboration between labor and

management

• Brings together Olathe NEA & administration

• In part, because of the working relationship between

the Olathe NEA, teachers, administrators, and the BOE.

• And, totally because of an outstanding staff, dedicated

to teamwork and….

To Student Learning…

An Organization that is Working

– Olathe Public Schools

Dr. Alison Banikowski, Deputy Superintendent

Mr. Calin Kendall, President Olathe NEA

Mr. Harlan Parker, Board of Education President

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